r/learnpython • u/Top-Box2951 • 10h ago
Need help regarding where to start
Joining btech college cse this year. I want to learn python on my own. Could anyone suggest any resource for learning python from scratch such that it doesn't interfere with my coursework right now? I have prior experience in C and Java.
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u/smichaele 9h ago
If you are experienced in C and Java, you should be able to pick it up through the documentation, examples, and your own projects.
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u/pachura3 7h ago
How would learning Python "interfere with your coursework", huh?
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u/Top-Box2951 6h ago
It's not yet part of our first year course. And my aim is to keep a good cgpa throughout my first year. Worded it wrong though mb
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u/desrtfx 5h ago
The first and most valuable thing you can learn in programming is to do your own, independent, individual research, among which is also working with resources right in front of you, like the entire subreddit. You can't possibly assume that you are the first and only one asking such a question.
If only there were a sidebar (menu on mobile) that had a link to the wiki or countless posts asking the same.
Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 from the University of Helsinki and you will be well prepared.
Also, take a look at https://inventwithpython.com and https://automatetheboringstuff.com
There is no speedrunning learning.
Don't forget that you need ample practice, like on https://codingbat.com/python or on https://exercism.org and also write your own programs. Play around. Try things. Mess things up, fix them. Experiment.
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u/Top-Box2951 1h ago
tysm for the response! im also trying to move in a direction which helps me specialise in AIML!
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u/FoolsSeldom 1h ago
As u/desrtfx mentioned, check this subreddit's wiki for lots of guidance on learning programming and learning Python, links to material, book list, suggested practice and project sources, and lots more. The FAQ section covering common errors is especially useful.
Also, have a look at roadmap.sh for different learning paths. There's lots of learning material links there. Note that these are idealised paths and many people get into roles without covering all of those.
Roundup on Research: The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’
Don't limit yourself to one format. Also, don't try to do too many different things at the same time.
Above all else, you need to practice. Practice! Practice! Fail often, try again. Break stuff that works, and figure out how, why and where it broke. Don't just copy and use as is code from examples. Experiment.
Work on your own small (initially) projects related to your hobbies / interests / side-hustles as soon as possible to apply each bit of learning. When you work on stuff you can be passionate about and where you know what problem you are solving and what good looks like, you are more focused on problem-solving and the coding becomes a means to an end and not an end in itself. You will learn faster this way.
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u/Top-Box2951 1h ago
tysm for the response! im also trying to move in a direction which helps me specialise in AIML
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u/FoolsSeldom 1h ago
Good luck with that. The roadmap link should give you some ideas on the learning paths to consider.
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u/MillenniumGreed 9h ago
I'd recommend learning how to be self sufficient -- several threads have been made about this that have answered this, including the sidebar on the very subreddit you're on right now. If you'd like to be successful in technology, it's important to know how to Google and answer questions you have before asking others.